Backpacking Point-to-Point Overview
Two remote locations with the adventure of a lifetime in between.
Cross glaciers, climb passes and traverse land untouched on our most committing type of backcountry trips.
All Backpacking Point-to-Point Trips
Backpacking Point-to-Point
Backpacking Point-to-Points in the Wrangells are what you want backpacking to be.
Starting in one remote location and traveling to another, through wild terrain only accessible by foot, makes these trips both committing and rewarding.
Navigate without trails, see few people (if any), and camp in places nobody has camped before. Experience for yourself why they call this land the last frontier.
Backpacking Point-to-Points can be supported by flights to remote backcountry locations on both ends of the trip, or trips can start or end in Kennicott-McCarthy. You will need to be able to carry a pack on these trips that range from 35 – 50 lbs through a variety of terrain.
Trip duration represents a range in which the shortest trip moves camp every day, and the longest has built-in layover days for rest, or day hikes with light packs. We recommend giving yourself ample time to take full advantage of being out there.
Compare All Backcountry Point-to-Point Trips
| Trip | Difficulty/Terrain  | Days | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse to Kennicott | Medium - Hard | 3-7 days | An impressive flight over the convergence of four massive valley glaciers gives a glimpse of the adventure to come. |
| Lakina to Kennicott | Medium - Hard | 3-7 days | A trip near and dear to our hearts. Much of the terrain is challenging, with sections of notorious difficulty, the rewards are worth it. |
| Skolai to Nizina | Medium - Hard | 3-7 days | A demanding journey over passes, across glaciers and through the heart of the Wrangells. |
| Goat Trail | Medium | 4-7 days | From the alpine wonderland of Skolai to the airy slopes of Wolverine Mountain, this route delivers unrelenting beauty and consistently good backpacking throughout. |
| Chugach Traverses | Medium - Very Hard | 4-8 days | Famed for its wilderness backpacking, the Chugach Mountains, in the southern part of the park, are home to an array of options for Point-to-Points. |
| Shoulders of the Giants | Advanced - Expert | 5-7 days | Extraordinary ridge hiking, sublime alpine campsites and an amazing pocket glacier traverse makes this a world class backpacking route by any measure. |
| Ultra Classic | Expert | 6-8 days | A Wrangell Mountain tour de force. Initially pioneered by KWG guides, this route has become a modern classic for experienced backpackers looking to push themselves. |